Such a drug falls into the group of tranquilizers, but it also has a very mild effect on the human body. It does not cause the patient to be addictive and does not provoke the development of withdrawal syndrome upon completion of therapy. In order to receive only the benefits from taking the drug, you must strictly follow the instructions for use of Afobazole.
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Forms of release, composition
To date, the only form of release of Afobazole is tablets. They are painted in snow-white / cream color. There are two dosage options for the main active ingredient in pills - 5 and 10 mg. Tablets are packed in blisters or jars of glass (from 10 to 100 pcs., Depending on the packaging option).
The main active component of the drug was fabomotizole. The tool also includes auxiliary ingredients: starch (potato), lactose monohydrate and some others. The composition was the same for both dosage options.
Pharmacological properties and indications for use
The main active component of the drug reduces a person's anxiety, calms, eliminates irritability and even favorably affects mood. In this case, unlike most analogues, the tool does not cause a decrease in memory, does not reduce the activity of brain activity and concentration, does not lead to the development of drowsiness and other similar effects. In addition, it does not form a drug dependence.
In addition to eliminating anxiety, the drug has the following effects on the patient's body:
- struggling with bad premonitions, feelings of concern, fear, etc.
- improves night sleep (without morning and daytime sleepiness);
- relieves psycho-emotional stress;
- helps relax.
The medicine leads to a decrease in spasm of the muscles of the genitals, reduces sweating, and relieves dizziness and dry mouth.
It is especially important to use such a tool for anxious, suspicious people with increased emotionality.
Shortly after taking the drug, the main active substance is completely absorbed into the bloodstream and quickly spreads throughout the body. It is excreted by the kidneys.
Specialists prescribe pills for the following problems:
- sleep disturbance caused by anxiety;
- human social adaptation disorder;
- heavily flowing premenstrual syndrome;
- “Breaking” in the fight against alcoholism and smoking;
- cardiopsychoneurosis.
The often discussed drug is used as part of the complex treatment of various serious diseases. For example, with asthma (bronchial), some problems with the heart and blood vessels (when oxygen and nutrients enter the heart muscle in an amount insufficient for its normal functioning), high blood pressure and some others. The medicine helps to cope with tearfulness, moodiness, depression, which are characteristic for patients suffering from various heart diseases.
Pills are also prescribed for ailments that cause a person's sense of inferiority and doubt about the possibility of being in society.
Instructions for use "Afobazole"
It is very important to know exactly how to take Afobazole according to a scheme that is safe for the patient’s body. Such tablets, unlike other tranquilizers, are allowed to be consumed immediately in full, and not to increase the dosage slowly and gradually. This is due to the mild effect of the drug. It does not take time to get used to it. It is allowed to use the drug once, because it does not cause addiction in patients.
It must be remembered that after the completion of taking the drug, its effect will remain for another 10 to 15 days. For this period, you should abandon other drugs with a similar effect.
The drug is suitable only for adult patients. You need to take a pill soon after eating. It is used whole (without chewing and other damage). The medicine is washed down with water without sugar and gas. A small amount of liquid is sufficient.
The exact recommended dose at one time depends on the dosage.
- If this is a 10 mg variant, then 1 pill is taken three times a day.
- If 5 mg, then 2 tablets in the same number of doses.
It is advisable to observe approximately equal intervals between the pills.
The standard course of therapy with such a drug is 14 to 28 days. After the maximum period, the reception should be stopped for a while. You can repeat the course no earlier than a month later.
To increase the duration of treatment and dosage is allowed only under the strict supervision of an experienced specialist.
Can I take during pregnancy and lactation
The drug under discussion refers to tranquilizers. It is strictly forbidden to take during pregnancy, regardless of its duration. It is better for a woman to cope with a sense of anxiety during the period of bearing the baby with the help of folk remedies and special herbal remedies.
The drug is also prohibited during lactation. If a young mother decided to start taking the drug, she will have to transfer the baby to artificial feeding.
Compatibility "Afobazole" and alcohol
The main active ingredient of the drug in question does not react with ethanol. But this does not mean at all that Afobazol and alcohol can be safely drunk together.
Such information from the instructions to the tool only suggests that the drug can be taken, for example, with a hangover. It helps to cope with the unpleasant symptoms accompanying this condition.
Afobazole stimulates the nervous system, slows down the process of absorption of alcohol that has already entered the stomach, accelerates the process of excretion of substances formed during the breakdown of alcohol from the body. At the same time, the drug is not suitable for the treatment of alcohol dependence at any stage. He can only stop the main symptoms of a hangover and improve the general condition of the patient at the same time. For this purpose, it is taken no more than 2 times a day for 10 to 20 mg.
It must be remembered that alcohol neutralizes the healing effect of the drug on many systems and organs. For example, if the product is used by women to improve their condition during menopause.
Just one serving of an alcoholic drink will significantly reduce the effectiveness of Afobazole and cause all unpleasant symptoms of the problem to return.
It is especially dangerous to combine the drug and alcohol for problems with the heart and blood vessels, lungs, bronchi. Such a “neighborhood” is able to enhance the patient’s neurotic state.
Drug Interactions with Other Drugs
As already noted above, the components of the drug do not interact with ethyl alcohol. Therefore, it can be combined with some alcohol-based medicines.
Using the tool in parallel with Diazepam and Carbamazepine, you need to remember that it enhances their effect.
Contraindications, side effects and overdose
There is a whole list of contraindications for the drug under discussion. It must be carefully studied before taking it.
The medicine is strictly prohibited with the following features of the patient's body:
- hypersensitivity, intolerance to the individual components of the drug or allergic reactions to them;
- lactase deficiency;
- childhood.
If the patient takes any medications (including to alleviate the symptoms of chronic ailments), he should definitely inform the doctor who recommends taking Afobazole. This can cause changes in the regimen of taking new pills or even delay the start of therapy.
Cases of drug overdose are rare, since the correct regimen for such pills is simple and straightforward. Typically, the problem occurs with the erroneous simultaneous use of pills in large quantities. If for a long time the patient slightly overestimates the dosage of the drug, then an overdose will not develop, because its components do not accumulate in the tissues of the body.
If a problem occurs in a person, the following symptoms will be noticed:
- drowsiness without muscle weakness (it can occur even immediately after a morning rise from bed);
- excessive calm and even “lethargy”.
A solution of overdose will allow a solution of caffeine sodium benzonate (20 percent). In a day, the drug is administered by injection 2 to 3 times, and necessarily - subcutaneously.
Patients treated with Afobazole, in rare cases, may encounter side effects of the drug. First of all, among them it is necessary to distinguish migraine and all kinds of allergic reactions (most often manifested in the form of a skin rash). Such manifestations do not require special treatment. There is no need to cancel the drug.
It happens that patients notice an increase in sexual desire in themselves shortly after the initiation of therapy with the pills in question. This is not a side effect of the drug, but a consequence of relieving anxiety and nervous tension.
Analogs
In modern pharmacies, a large number of analogues of Afobazole are presented. Among the cheapest can be noted the Belarusian “Phenibut”. It is also prohibited for pregnant women.
Other analogues of Afobazol: Mebikar (produced in Russia), Anvifen, Atarax, Tenoten, Persen. Especially popular among buyers is Novo-Passit.
